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Paul LaRosa

Kannapolis,NC

Summary

Senior executive with experience leading defense manufacturing, engineering, and technology strategy. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of aligning production schedules to delivery targets and advancing next-generation systems.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Manufacturing

Stormwatch Defense Inc
03.2025 - Current
  • Directed manufacturing operations, aligning production schedules with defense delivery requirements.
  • Standardized quality controls to support compliance across production lines.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages and production bottlenecks.
  • Standardized quality controls to support AS9100 and ISO compliance across production lines.

Chief Technology Officer

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2024 - Current
  • Led company’s technology strategy, focusing on innovative ideas and new manufacturing techniques to push limits of next-generation defense solutions.
  • Oversee the development and deployment of advanced defense technologies including Quick Change Payload Remote Remote Weapon System, Adjustable Air Burst Round Grenade, Side Load Grenade Launcher, 80mm Net deployment system
  • Managed Multiple R&D Projects, Including Budgeting, Timeline, and On-Site Demonstrations
  • Ensuring full compliance with ITAR, ISO and other government regulations
  • Advised the CEO on emerging technologies, market research, and competition.

Director of Engineering

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
05.2020 - 01.2022

Project Engineer

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2018 - 05.2020

Systems Engineer

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2017 - 06.2018

System Engineer Intern

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
05.2016 - 01.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
State College
12-2016

Skills

  • Solidworks , Fusion 360, Mastercam
  • ISO and Mil Standards Competent
  • Production scheduling / Capacity Planning
  • Engineering/project management
  • Out of the box thinker
  • Industrial automation
  • Exceptional Customer support
  • Metal and Plastic Additive Manufacturing

Timeline

Vice President of Manufacturing

Stormwatch Defense Inc
03.2025 - Current

Chief Technology Officer

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2024 - Current

Director of Engineering

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
05.2020 - 01.2022

Project Engineer

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2018 - 05.2020

Systems Engineer

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
01.2017 - 06.2018

System Engineer Intern

Eclipse Defense Technologies Inc
05.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
Paul LaRosa